Pope Francis opened 2020 with a strong call to acknowledge the dignity of women, end violence against them and stop the exploitation of women’s bodies.
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Faith is about worshipping God, not oneself, pope says on Epiphany
Pope Francis focused on the importance of worshipping the Lord on the feast day Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Jan. 6.
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“Evacuation drills and early detection of an emergency are key to everyone’s safety.”
Ecological sin: Idea of updating catechism sparks debate
Ecological sins “are in one sense simple to understand, but in another sense complex, since they are in between the category of natural evil and moral evil,” says one theologian.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first native-born North American to be canonized.
Sunday Scripture reading: Jan. 5, 2020
The Epiphany of the Lord
First reading: Is 60:1-6
Second reading: Eph 3:2-3, 5-6
Gospel: Mt 2:1-12
January: A month of prayer and action to start the New Year
January has special days, weeks and events for Catholics to focus on.
Epiphany: Following the light
Following the light means moving. We cannot stay where and as we are; we must prepare to be changed.